would you not say the same thing for google, aol, facebook, etc.? all well established companies that don't need the stage time at tc50. i think the point of

would you not say the same thing for google, aol, facebook, etc.? all well established companies that don't need the stage time at tc50. i think the point of giving stage time to big players and famous people is at least a reasonably smart idea that lifts the overall media coverage level of the entire event, benefiting all companies that present or are in the pit.